Do you want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many facilities are still working to fulfill adoptions.
In the search for your new family pet, consider starting at a local shelter like Furever Tails Animal Rescue, where Cooper the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, meet Freckles, a Boston Terrier mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.
- Name: Freckles
- Species: Dog
- Location: Furever Tails Animal Rescue, Oakland, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Boston Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS PET, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HTTP://FUREVERTAILS.COM/ADOPTIONS. We process…” Learn more
- Name: Clover
- Species: Dog
- Location: Furever Tails Animal Rescue, Oakland, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Hound Border Collie Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS PET, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HTTP://FUREVERTAILS.COM/ADOPTIONS. We process…” Learn more
- Name: Neil
- Species: Dog
- Location: Furever Tails Animal Rescue, Oakland, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Border Collie Great Pyrenees Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS PET, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HTTP://FUREVERTAILS.COM/ADOPTIONS. We process…” Learn more
- Name: Cricket
- Species: Dog
- Location: Furever Tails Animal Rescue, Oakland, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Hound Border Collie Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS PET, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HTTP://FUREVERTAILS.COM/ADOPTIONS. We process…” Learn more
- Name: Cooper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Furever Tails Animal Rescue, Oakland, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Bearded Collie
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS PET, PLEASE COMPLETE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HTTP://FUREVERTAILS.COM/ADOPTIONS. We process…” Learn more
- Name: Gusho
- Species: Dog
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Maltese Yorkshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet Gusho! He is a sweet 10 year old Maltese/Yorkie (Morkie). Gusho is microchipped, neutered and up-to-date on vaccines. He…” Learn more
- Name: Tagalong
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 04/22/2021 If you have interest in adopting this kitten, please go to: www.heavenlypawsmi.com/adopt to submit an Adoption…” Learn more
- Name: Bruno
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 04/22/2021 If you have interest in adopting this kitten, please go to: www.heavenlypawsmi.com/adopt to submit an Adoption…” Learn more
- Name: Samoa
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 04/22/2021 If you have interest in adopting this kitten, please go to: www.heavenlypawsmi.com/adopt to submit an Adoption…” Learn more
- Name: Remy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Heavenly Paws Of Michigan, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Date of Birth: 04/22/2021 If you have interest in adopting this kitten, please go to: www.heavenlypawsmi.com/adopt to submit an Adoption…” Learn more
- Name: Al
- Species: Dog
- Location: K 9 Stray Rescue League, 2120 Metamora Road, Oxford, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Al is such a cutie!. He is estimated to be about 2 years old. Al is all loose and wiggly,…” Learn more
- Name: Layla
- Species: Dog
- Location: K 9 Stray Rescue League, 2120 Metamora Road, Oxford, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Beagle Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Layla is absolutely adorable! She is estimated to be about 2 years old and weighs 21.5 pounds. What a beautiful…” Learn more
- Name: Yoshi
- Species: Gerbil
- Location: Michigan Humane Rochester Hills Center For Animal Care, Rochester Hills, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Gerbil
- Description: “Yoshi is a sweet boy looking for his forever home. He is very nice and likes to be pet but…” Learn more
- Name: Luna
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Luna is a year old. She was found in a feral colony but was not feral. She was believed to…” Learn more
- Name: LouLou
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Tabby
- Description: “Lou Lou is a 6 year old front Declawed sweet kitty who is looking for his forever home. He is…” Learn more
- Name: Madision
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Madison is a sweet little girl who is looking for her forever home. She is a doll.” Learn more
- Name: Mallory
- Species: Cat
- Location: Precious Pets Adoption League, Shelby Township, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Mallory is a little girl looking for her forever home. She is very sweet and adorable.” Learn more
- Name: Miller
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “I AM AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, HOWEVER DUE TO MY BREED MY ADOPTION WILL HAVE TO BE FACILITATED THROUGH A RESCUE…” Learn more
- Name: Calypso
- Species: Cat
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344353#. The…” Learn more
- Name: Spike
- Species: Cat
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344378. The…” Learn more
- Name: King
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344802 ….” Learn more
- Name: Raoul
- Species: Cat
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344959 The…” Learn more
- Name: Christine
- Species: Cat
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344958 The…” Learn more
- Name: Charlotte
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344368 ….” Learn more
- Name: Maya
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shepherd
- Description: “For my Petfinder.com friends, please contact the Shelter at (248) 858-1070 for more information. My ID number is 344320 Meet…” Learn more
- Name: Chilli/x Ray Right Rear Plz
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344953 The…” Learn more
- Name: Krystal/needs Rv1
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344078 I…” Learn more
- Name: Layne/staple Removal/rv1
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344356 I…” Learn more
- Name: Max (& Irma) Jet
- Species: Cat
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “MAX # 340658 (and Sister, Irma) what a pair ! They are both on the shy side, but feel more…” Learn more
- Name: Faye/needs Rv1
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS #344333 I…” Learn more
- Name: Clarence
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “For my Petfinder.com friends, please contact the Shelter at (248) 858-1070 for more information. My ID number is 341922 I…” Learn more
- Name: Marvel
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “For my Petfinder.com friends, please contact the Shelter at (248) 858-1070 for more information. My ID number is 344275 I…” Learn more
- Name: Bart
- Species: Cat
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “FOR MY PETFINDER.COM FRIENDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER AT (248) 858-1070 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MY ID NUMBER IS 344840. The…” Learn more
- Name: Erma (& Max) Jet
- Species: Cat
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “IRMA # 340657 (with brother, Max), Is the bolder of the pair, but is somewhat shy, as she needs the…” Learn more
- Name: Max^^^
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Description: “For my Petfinder.com friends, please contact the Shelter at (248) 858-1070 for more information. My ID number is 344647 I…” Learn more
- Name: Beauty
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland County Animal Shelter And Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “For my Petfinder.com friends, please contact the Shelter at (248) 858-1070 for more information. My ID number is 343111 I…” Learn more
- Name: Windego
- Species: Cat
- Location: Wilson Vet Hospital The Sparky Fund, 12000 Durham St., Washington, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Windego! Windego was brought to us with a small upper respitory infection. Some medication and TLC and she is…” Learn more
- Name: Lightening Strike
- Species: Dog
- Location: Canine Companions Rescue Center, Clarkston, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Rat Terrier Husky Mix
- Description: “Calling all Experienced Husky Parents! This is “Lightning Strike” he is an 8 week old Chi/Husky mix that will be…” Learn more
- Name: Cherry Blossom
- Species: Dog
- Location: Canine Companions Rescue Center, Clarkston, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Rat Terrier Husky Mix
- Description: “Husky Knowledge Helpful. Flower Blossom is a 8 week old husky mix, who is a little vocal, very smart, at…” Learn more
- Name: Mike
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Thank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We do…” Learn more
- Name: Butters
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Hi, I’m Butters! I am an outgoing young fella that is looking for a fun family to love me forever….” Learn more
- Name: Annabelle
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “Thank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We do…” Learn more
- Name: Marshall
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Brown TabbyThank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We…” Learn more
- Name: Annie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Yellow Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Hi, I’m Annie! AKA the Energizer Bunny. I am looking for a very active family that has a lot of…” Learn more
- Name: Ronnie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Thank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We do…” Learn more
- Name: Ruben
- Species: Cat
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Thank you for showing an interest in our pets. We can never guarantee the breeds of the animals. We do…” Learn more
- Name: Chase
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Description: “Hi, I’m Chase! I’m an active and adventurous guy that is looking for a family that enjoys getting out and…” Learn more
- Name: Sugar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Description: “Hi, I’m Sugar! I am a timid girl that takes a while to warm up to new people. Once I…” Learn more
- Name: Biggley
- Species: Turtle
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Red-Eared Slider
- Description: “Please email us for additional information about this pet info@humanesocietyofmacomb.org” Learn more
- Name: Mimi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Humane Society Of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Pomeranian
- Description: “Mimi is a senior girl who is looking for her forever family. She loves being with people and getting plenty…” Learn more
- Name: Kylo-COURTESY
- Species: Dog
- Location: Making Miracles Animal Rescue Aka Sanilac Scoopers, PO Box 180155, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sweet Kylo was released from the hospital and is looking URGENTLY for a calm home to recover in. (One…” Learn more
- Name: Otis
- Species: Dog
- Location: Making Miracles Animal Rescue Aka Sanilac Scoopers, PO Box 180155, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Pekingese
- Description: “We are always looking for fosters. If you are curious on how you can be one please contact rescueme93@yahoo.com for…” Learn more
- Name: Pansy & Tulip = Cute, Cuddly & Fun Kittens!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Making Miracles Animal Rescue Aka Sanilac Scoopers, PO Box 180155, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Turkish Van Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “We are always looking for fosters. If you are curious on how you can be one please contact rescueme93@yahoo.com for…” Learn more
- Name: Tulip & Pansy = Loving, Social and Playful!!
- Species: Cat
- Location: Making Miracles Animal Rescue Aka Sanilac Scoopers, PO Box 180155, Utica, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Turkish Van Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “We are always looking for fosters. If you are curious on how you can be one please contact rescueme93@yahoo.com for…” Learn more
- Name: Juniper
- Species: Cat
- Location: Caring For Cats, West Bloomfield, MI
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Juniper is a sweet girl who was born to a feral mom at one of our foster homes. She has…” Learn more
